Business Development Principal – Energy & Utilities

Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

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Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we use technology to solve real-world challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for our customers and society. Our people combine deep industry expertise with technical excellence to deliver digital transformation, AI, data, cloud and managed services solutions across some of the most important organisations in the UK and beyond.

We're passionate about creating an environment where talented people can thrive, grow their careers and make a genuine impact. If you're looking for the opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly evolving sector while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Business Development Principal – Energy & Utilities to help drive Kainos' growth across the Energy and Utilities sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused and relationship-driven individual with a strong understanding of the Energy and Utilities market and the challenges facing regulated organisations. You will be responsible for developing strategic customer relationships, identifying and shaping new opportunities, leading complex pursuits, and delivering sustainable revenue growth.

Working closely with our pre-sales, delivery and technology teams, you will help customers solve some of their most pressing challenges through digital transformation, AI, cloud, data and managed service solutions.

This role is suited to an individual who combines strong commercial acumen, market knowledge and sector credibility with a genuine passion for helping organisations transform and modernise critical services.

About Kainos Kainos is a leading digital services and technology company, helping organisations solve complex problems through technology. We work across public sector, commercial and regulated industries, delivering outcomes through our expertise in:

Digital Transformation Artificial Intelligence Data & Analytics Cloud Services Low-Code Platforms Managed Services Our people work with customers to modernise services, improve operational performance, enhance customer experience and unlock value through technology.

What You'll Be Doing Business Development & Growth Develop and execute growth strategies across the Energy and Utilities sector.

Identify, qualify and progress new business opportunities aligned to Kainos' strategic objectives.

Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities that delivers sustainable revenue growth.

Lead opportunities from early engagement through qualification, proposition development, commercial negotiation and contract signature.

Develop account growth plans for strategic customers and target organisations.

Customer Engagement & Relationship Management Build trusted relationships with senior business, operational and technology stakeholders.

Understand customer priorities, challenges and strategic objectives.

Position Kainos as a trusted transformation partner capable of delivering meaningful business outcomes.

Engage confidently with executive-level stakeholders and support the development of long-term strategic…